I had a go with my mercury light last night here in Wolvercote, Oxfordshire - not to much effect, but I did get a few new species, including the attached Centre-barred Sallow, which feels like an early sign of autumn...
Centre-barred Sallow, 23/8/20
One slightly confusing micro from last night: it looks like a Gracillariid, though the stance isn't quite right; but the spots at the tail end, and the row of four or so above the thorax look fairly characteristic. It was about 5-6mm long - I'd be grateful for any suggestions as to its identity.
Possible Gracilllariid, 23/8/20
Steve Goddard
Hello Steve,
ReplyDeleteThe micro is Caloptilia rufipennella. It isn't always without markings, as your example clearly shows (there are plenty of images on the web showing assorted black dots on the forewing, some in the same arrangement as on your specimen).
Perfect -- thanks very much, Dave.
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